Situated at the foothills of the great Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar district, Jaldapara National Park is among the most charming ones of its kind. It is spread across over 216.51 km2 and was declared a wildlife sanctuary in the year 1941 and later in 2012, the government declared it as the national park which is popular for reservation of the endangered One-horned Rhino.
All over the year travelers from around the globe come to visit the mystic forest & prefer to rent a Car in Siliguri. It is also a great weekend destination for the locals of North Bengal. Numerous local tour operators offer rental Service in Siliguri so that you can travel to Jaldapara safely and conveniently.
So what are you waiting for? Plan your trip here is a complete Jaldapara National Park travel guide.
How To Reach Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary From Siliguri:
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Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary is located at a distance of almost 128 kilometers from Siliguri town. You can avail Car Hire for Jaldapara at Siliguri from local tour agencies and it takes approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes to reach. The best possible way to Jaldapara from Siliguri is bulleted below
- Towards the western side of Siliguri onto Neotia Getwell Rd
- Then turn towards the left-hand side onto NH10
- From NH10 turn right to reach NH17
- When you reach Birpara Chowpatti keep driving onto NH317
- After that turn right and finally you will reach Jaldapara National Park
How To Reach Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary From Bagdogra Airport:
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With Bagdogra airport taxi service it is easier to travel to Jaldapara National which is just 142 kilometers away and it takes almost 3 hours and 20 minutes to reach there. You can also rent a car at Bagdogra airport from a local car rental service provider in Siliguri and enjoy your journey to one of the most eye-catching destinations in North-East India.
The Best Way To Reach Jaldapara Is Marked Below-
- Through the NH327
- Then NH27 and drive onto medical Rd
- Continue onto Noukaghat Rd and then onto 3rd Mahananda Bridge
- Drive towards the Ambari Canal Rd
- After that drive towards Sahudangi Rd
- Turn left to reach Gajoldoba Rd
- Continue onto NH17 and then NH317
- From there turn right to reach Jaldapara National Park
Best Time To Visit Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary:
Summer and winter are considered to be the best season for visiting Jaldapara National Park and the months during which you should travel to Jaldapara are March, May, September, October, November, and December.
Jaldapara elephant safari timings and cost:
Adventurous jungle safari with this darling in #Jaldapara #Dooars My experience: http://t.co/M4AQqcWaRW #TravelDias pic.twitter.com/Js23oEQKPQ
— Abhijit Gupta (@Abhijit_TravelD) August 13, 2014
The elephant safari in Jaldapara National Park is available from 16 September to 14 June and the park remains closed from 15 June to 15 September. On every Thursday the park remains closed.
Jaldapara Elephant Safari timings-
| Trip | Safari Timings |
| Trip 1 | 5:30 am to 6:30 am |
| Trip 2 | 6:30 am to 7:30 am |
| Trip 3 | 7:30 am to 8:30 am |
| Day Safari | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Jaldapara Elephant Safari cost-
| Entry | Ticket price |
| Indian (Adult) | INR 50 per person |
| Foreigner (Adult) | INR 200 per person |
| Elephant Safari Cost for Indians | INR 300 per person |
| Elephant Safari Cost for Foreigners | INR 600 per person |
Some other charges applicable in Jaldapara National Park-
| Entry | Cost |
| Jeep Safari | INR 450 per person |
| Light motor vehicle | INR 50 per vehicle |
| Heavy motor vehicle | INR 200 per vehicle |
| Guide charges | INR 100 per vehicle |
| Still Camera | INR 50 |
| Video Camera | INR 500 |
Why should you visit Jaldapara?
Journeying into the wild, at the #Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary http://t.co/ORAsYNUxAp @JaldaparaJungle pic.twitter.com/hlNX6Fz4HY
— Anu Shankar (@anushankarn) March 2, 2015
Well, the answer is simple. If you are eager to get closer to nature and get a closer look at the wild animals, then Jaldapara is definitely an ideal destination. Along with the rare One-horned Rhino, you can also witness
- tuskers,
- maknas
- Indian Bison
- Chital
- Sambar Deer
- Hog Deer
- Barking Deer
- Tigers
- Leopards
- Fishing Cat
- Indian Civet
- Indian Porcupine
- Pangolin
- Common Otter
- Giant Squirrel and much more.
Bird watching is also an endearing experience here as a variety of rare species of birds is found here. Some of them are-
- Hornbills
- Green Pigeons
- Parakeets
- colorful Barbets
- Woodpeckers
- Orioles
- Cuckoos
- Drongos
- Thrushes
- Babblers
- Brahminy Ducks
- Whistling Teals
- Darter
- White Egrets
- White Breasted Waterhen
- Green-billed Malkoha and numerous other species of birds.
Visiting the jungle and seeing wild animals is almost like seeing celebrities!!
And when you have that spark in you about visiting jungle and exploring the wild animals, do not just think of it, act on it to collect an experience which will almost feel like a hangover which you yourself would never want to get rid of.
